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Paranormal Night Shift

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98%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
gameplay, music
98% User Score Based on 96 reviews

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Paranormal Night Shift is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Wheeler Whale Games and was released on January 13, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Paranormal Night Shift is a tense observation game where you and your partner, Gary, monitor security cameras for supernatural anomalies in a haunted North London house. You must spot and report paranormal activity to survive three eerie nights while uncovering the mystery behind the haunting. Stay vigilant, as missing too many anomalies could prove deadly.

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Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews
story20 positive mentions
  • Paranormal Night Shift offers a unique and engaging take on the anomaly-spotting genre, blending horror with a compelling storyline and well-designed gameplay mechanics.
  • The game effectively builds tension with subtle anomalies and jump scares, keeping players on edge while providing a satisfying challenge without being overly frustrating.
  • With a decent length of 3 to 5 hours, the game respects players' time and offers a fun experience that can be enjoyed solo or with friends.
  • Some anomalies can be too subtle or difficult to spot, leading to frustration and potential game overs, especially in the final parts of the game.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content or additional levels to explore.
  • Audio balancing issues, such as music overpowering voice lines, detract from the overall experience and immersion.
  • story
    49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a solid narrative that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly for an anomaly game. Players appreciate the engaging voice acting, cutscenes, and the evolving plot that introduces new challenges and twists with each night. While some critiques mention a lack of depth in character development and translation issues, the overall consensus is that the story adds significant value and enjoyment to the game.

    • “The story is great and I’m glad I came across this game.”
    • “I loved how there was a story going on and there was legit lore as to why spooky things were happening and why we were looking out for them.”
    • “The framing story is engaging and fun, which is especially notable in a predominantly story-free genre.”
    • “The story is pretty laughable (not great translation), but the gameplay is fun.”
    • “I have rarely seen a decent storyline in an anomaly game, and this one has a decent one!”
    • “It's only 3 nights but it has a full story with changing dynamics.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around monitoring security cameras to identify and fix visual anomalies while managing the influence of a spirit, creating an engaging mystery. Players appreciate the simple yet satisfying mechanics, which are accessible for newcomers to the genre, and the game features enjoyable twists and fluid interactions that enhance immersion. Despite some criticisms of the story and translation, the overall gameplay experience is fun and keeps players invested.

    • “From a mechanical standpoint, the game is simple but satisfying.”
    • “Its unique mechanics pull you into an unpredictable and immersive experience, where every interaction feels like a discovery.”
    • “Gameplay is centered around monitoring security cameras throughout the house, identifying and fixing visual anomalies, and suppressing the growing influence of a spirit named Judith.”
    • “These segments slowly unravel the mystery surrounding the haunting, and while brief, they go a long way in keeping you invested between the otherwise methodical gameplay loops.”
    • “The mechanics are simple and fluid, requiring you to click anomalies instead of fumbling through a clunky interface like most games in the genre.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and contribution to the atmosphere, enhancing story cutscenes and gameplay. However, many users express frustration that the music often overpowers voice lines, suggesting a need for better audio balancing or adjustable sliders to improve the overall experience.

    • “Great music, nice story cutscenes, interesting gameplay twists.”
    • “The music is fantastic!”
    • “I felt the voice lines were still a bit quiet compared to the background music, despite the volume dropping when the characters started talking during the cutscenes.”
    • “Unfortunately, this means that the music overpowers the speech a lot.”
    • “The voice lines are drowned out by the music, which is a bit of a letdown.”
    • “Either the voice needs to be louder than the music, or there should be proper audio sliders.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and unsettling qualities, enhanced by effective ambient audio that includes subtle sounds like dripping water and creaking doors. While the ghost figure lacks a strong presence, the overall ambiance successfully creates a tense environment that keeps players engaged, balancing moments of suspense with well-timed jumpscares.

    • “Also has a good balance between atmosphere and jumpscares.”
    • “The atmosphere was spot on, making the house feel scary even when nothing was happening.”
    • “The ghost figure could have more presence – the 'ghost lady' scare is fine, but compared to the atmosphere, she doesn't quite stick.”
    • “The ambient audio looping through each room sells the atmosphere well, with subtle sounds like dripping water, creaking doors, or faint movement keeping you alert even when nothing seems wrong.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their impressive quality and attention to detail, effectively complementing the story. However, some users express a desire for alternative visual options to enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

    • “The graphics are great, and you really have to pay attention; it's amazing.”
    • “I wish the VHS/tape style visuals and effects could have an alternative that would be more accessible for people with disabilities, but it does match the story well.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    "Paranormal Night Shift" is praised for its optimization, running smoothly without any noticeable issues, stutters, or performance drops during gameplay.

    • “Technically, the paranormal night shift runs smoothly.”
    • “No noticeable issues, stutters, or performance drops during play.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor shines through its engaging dialogue between partners, adding a fun layer to the basic "find the anomaly" gameplay. Players report that this comedic interaction enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both streaming and cooperative play.

    • “The game is a fairly basic 'find the anomaly' with spooky effects, but the dialogue with your partner is funny, and I had a blast streaming it. Everyone was very involved in spotting the anomalies and beating the game.”
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Paranormal Night Shift is a action game with horror theme.

Paranormal Night Shift is available on PC and Windows.

Paranormal Night Shift was released on January 13, 2025.

Paranormal Night Shift was developed by Wheeler Whale Games.

Paranormal Night Shift has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Paranormal Night Shift is a single player game.

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